Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 04476 in Penobscot, ME. These include 5 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $174K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (5 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $174K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2008.
Penobscot has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2021.
Penobscot has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 26, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Penobscot was Flash Flood on Aug 3, 2008, which caused $120K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04476 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Penobscot, ME, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $174K in property damage.
Yes, Penobscot (ZIP 04476) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $174K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04476 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 3, 2008. This event caused $120K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $174K in property damage in the Penobscot, ME area (ZIP 04476). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →